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Boodis Family History

Boodis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Woodis, Boris, Bondi, Bodin, Rodis, Woods, Bodi, Bois, Loomis

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Where is the Boodis family from?

You can see how Boodis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boodis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boodis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Boodis families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boodis's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boodis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boodis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Boodis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boodis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Boodis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Boodis. For the veterans among your Boodis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boodis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Boodis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boodis in 1973 was 84, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boodis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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